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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.44 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.44 and 384.36 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.44 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.44 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.44 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 265,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,761.88/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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